american 1105 core removal

[darrel.h]

Today when I got home, I saw my dad cutting a padlock off the shed and I was like WTF. I went up to him only to find that the lock had already been cut halfway through. After he cut it off, I recovered the lock and now I am wondering how I can remove the core. It appears to be a removable core similar the BEST cores. Upon closer inspection, I find that the core is secured with what looks like a rivet. I can't seem to remove this rivet like fastener.

Can someone tell me if the core is an actual core and how it can be removed?

thanks

[What]

there is most likely a screw underneath the shackle that will allow you to remove the core.

[darrel.h]

Actually, I looked there and it seems to be a rivet.

[What]

then it sounds like a job for a drill.

[darrel.h]

I don't quite want to drill it because I have a feeling that the "core"i sn't a true core but only a cover to the internal parts. Should I drill it?

[HeadHunterCEO]

I don't quite want to drill it because I have a feeling that the "core"i sn't a true core but only a cover to the internal parts. Should I drill it?

the dome of the retaining pin is hardned . better have a handful of drill bits and a boatload of patience

[keysman]

I don't quite want to drill it because I have a feeling that the "core"i sn't a true core but only a cover to the internal parts. Should I drill it?

Yes , the "rivet" or the screw is hardened .. use the dremel and carefully grind the 'cap" down a bit to hit softer metal.. then drill with a regular drill bit
You can buy a repalcement screw and cap for about $1.00 anywhere they sell american locks. Once you have removed the screw/ rivet the cover will pop off..... the cylinder is right there.... don't turn the mechinism with a screwdriver or other tool unless you want to have a handfull of lockparts

[raimundo]

Or, you could pick the cylinder, and when it opens, shake out the cut end of the shackle and look under it for a phillips head screw. that metal cap over the cylinder on the bottom is actually a hardend drill breaker, so it will make any cylinder drilling you try very interesting.

[jgencinc]

I had the same problem, My solution was the diamond tipped grinding wheels from Harbor Freight. There is one that is like a cone with the point taken off. It was the perfect diameter to grind out the bottom rivet looking part. I can't find the set that I bought. but HERE is something good. Good luck.

[jgencinc]

Ofcourse I find it afterwards. HERE